bed sores?
Ina Plassa_travis
18 years ago
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Comments (13)Both will have to be done. Pressure sores can develop in a few hours or a few days. Duoderm is wonderful stuff, and it should stay on for days, so when you take it off, the skin should be healing and won't pull off. As a Home Health Nurse, I used it on my homebound patients with bed sores. A good cleaning and drying of the area is essential when it's changed. On a personal note, I developed saddle sores on a trail ride a few years ago (long story, great trip). I didn't even realize I had them for a few days, I just felt some pain. When I finally looked back (with great difficulty) and realized I had open pressure sores, I tried applying the usual dressings with no success. Finally, I got some Duoderm like stuff at the drug store and put it on both of them, and LEFT IT ALONE for 5 days, per their instructions. It won't come off in the shower. When I peeled them off, my skin was almost completely healed. Put some Duoderm or something like it on the area now and leave it, the area should heal. Changing position is important, too, because her skin will continue to break down. She needs to "toddle" into the kitchen every couple of hours to get the circulation back into that area. Good luck....See MoreOT Dad update
Comments (18)Karen...I'm so sorry to hear about what you've been going through and about the decision of your Dad's care. I can totally relate to all that you said, with feeling so relieved that it was the Doctor who made this decision for 'both of you', having just gone through this with my Dad. As hard as it might be to accept this decision, overall, it's the 'right one'. Dad will receive the Best of Care - you will be able to visit him Daily, in a better frame of mind - both mentally and physically. My Dad...who is THE MOST Difficult and Independent 'Oldster' out there, has accepted that being cared for, by professionals - round the clock - was the best decision. Every now and then he 'riles up' not being able to get 'Back To Things'...but down deep he knows this is best. His facility is just 6 miles between me and his Own House, which makes it so much easier to zip over to both places, for any reason. As heartbreaking as it may be that this is taking place, in time, you will accept that it was a good decision. Heck, I told DH, should my time come for this type of care, I would be only too happy to be cared for in such a wonderful place...and your Dad's place sounds like a great place too. Years from now, you will find comfort in knowing you did ALL and EVERYTHING for your Dad that you possibly could. He's lucky to have such a loving - giving and caring daughter as you. (((((Hugs)))))) & Prayers are with you and your Dad.. jane...See MoreUpdate on my nephew, Alan
Comments (11)I've been wondering about him too and hoping he's not in too much pain. I'm sorry to hear about the bedsores and hope they're able to treat him. I really can't imagine anything more hellish that to watch a family member/close friend linger this way and I hope he finds peace soon....See MoreQuotes 5 - 12 -17
Comments (3)I was about 10 years old, when I saw my first movie and it was about her. I never forgot her. I was very impressed. thanks for the quotes, don....See Morekfgesq
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